Managing Director

4C Executive Placement are working with a Northern Ireland leading food manufacturer to appoint a Managing Director to lead the business during its next phase of growth.

As a leading supplier to the multiples, this well-established business has experienced year on year growth, broadening its portfolio and clients across the UK and Ireland in recent years, delivering exciting innovations and exceptional customer service.

Working with the shareholders, the Managing Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering on the ambitious growth plans of the organisation, driving performance across key operational and strategic functions. This individual will lead and drive a culture of innovation, quality, continuous improvement and customer excellence to maintain and build on well-established customer relationships to deliver sustainable growth.

This key leadership role requires an individual with a strong operational and business excellence track record, with a passion for customer service. The Managing Director will have a track record in a complex food manufacturing business of significant scale, having successfully delivered on key strategic growth objectives and customer expectations.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Experience of leading and embedding significant organisational wide change in a complex environment to drive business performance and operational efficiencies.
• Proven track record of leading a cross functional team, driving performance, accountability and culture.
• Track record of managing a P&L, overseeing capex projects and delivering financial results.
• Experience at MD or COO level is desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join and lead a business committed to investing in its people and its future.

If you would like to find out more or to discuss in confidence, please contact Claire Reid at 4C Executive Placement.